used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They gave the newcomer a long, stony stare, followed his brisk progress across the floor to a table in the rear, then looked down again into coffee cups and pipe bowls, as if the new arrival had been completely forgotten.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading They gave the newcomer a long, stony stare, followed his brisk progress across the floor to a table in the rear, then looked down again into coffee cups and pipe bowls, as if the new arrival had been completely forgotten.
anew
From this reading They gave the newcomer a long, stony stare, followed his brisk progress across the floor to a table in the rear, then looked down again into coffee cups and pipe bowls, as if the new arrival had been completely forgotten.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With a view to obtaining an unobstructed view of Matt Lunn's face, the Phantom had chosen his position carefully.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They gave the newcomer a long, stony stare, followed his brisk progress across the floor to a table in the rear, then looked down again into coffee cups and pipe bowls, as if the new arrival had been completely forgotten.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading He wished to study the man before he approached him.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading A glance told him that Granger's description had been apt but incomplete.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading They gave the newcomer a long, stony stare, followed his brisk progress across the floor to a table in the rear, then looked down again into coffee cups and pipe bowls, as if the new arrival had been completely forgotten.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Twelve or more pairs of eyes looked up as the Phantom walked into the coffee house.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They gave the newcomer a long, stony stare, followed his brisk progress across the floor to a table in the rear, then looked down again into coffee cups and pipe bowls, as if the new arrival had been completely forgotten.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He wished to study the man before he approached him.
bowlsnounUS /boʊlz/
a bowling game played on a level lawn with biased wooden balls that are rolled at a jack
From this reading They gave the newcomer a long, stony stare, followed his brisk progress across the floor to a table in the rear, then looked down again into coffee cups and pipe bowls, as if the new arrival had been completely forgotten.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading They gave the newcomer a long, stony stare, followed his brisk progress across the floor to a table in the rear, then looked down again into coffee cups and pipe bowls, as if the new arrival had been completely forgotten.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A glance told him that Granger's description had been apt but incomplete.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading With a view to obtaining an unobstructed view of Matt Lunn's face, the Phantom had chosen his position carefully.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading With a view to obtaining an unobstructed view of Matt Lunn's face, the Phantom had chosen his position carefully.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Twelve or more pairs of eyes looked up as the Phantom walked into the coffee house.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading They gave the newcomer a long, stony stare, followed his brisk progress across the floor to a table in the rear, then looked down again into coffee cups and pipe bowls, as if the new arrival had been completely forgotten.
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading They gave the newcomer a long, stony stare, followed his brisk progress across the floor to a table in the rear, then looked down again into coffee cups and pipe bowls, as if the new arrival had been completely forgotten.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading A glance told him that Granger's description had been apt but incomplete.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They gave the newcomer a long, stony stare, followed his brisk progress across the floor to a table in the rear, then looked down again into coffee cups and pipe bowls, as if the new arrival had been completely forgotten.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Twelve or more pairs of eyes looked up as the Phantom walked into the coffee house.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading With a view to obtaining an unobstructed view of Matt Lunn's face, the Phantom had chosen his position carefully.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading They gave the newcomer a long, stony stare, followed his brisk progress across the floor to a table in the rear, then looked down again into coffee cups and pipe bowls, as if the new arrival had been completely forgotten.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading They gave the newcomer a long, stony stare, followed his brisk progress across the floor to a table in the rear, then looked down again into coffee cups and pipe bowls, as if the new arrival had been completely forgotten.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading They gave the newcomer a long, stony stare, followed his brisk progress across the floor to a table in the rear, then looked down again into coffee cups and pipe bowls, as if the new arrival had been completely forgotten.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading They gave the newcomer a long, stony stare, followed his brisk progress across the floor to a table in the rear, then looked down again into coffee cups and pipe bowls, as if the new arrival had been completely forgotten.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A glance told him that Granger's description had been apt but incomplete.
Granger's
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From this reading A glance told him that Granger's description had been apt but incomplete.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They gave the newcomer a long, stony stare, followed his brisk progress across the floor to a table in the rear, then looked down again into coffee cups and pipe bowls, as if the new arrival had been completely forgotten.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wished to study the man before he approached him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He wished to study the man before he approached him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They gave the newcomer a long, stony stare, followed his brisk progress across the floor to a table in the rear, then looked down again into coffee cups and pipe bowls, as if the new arrival had been completely forgotten.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Twelve or more pairs of eyes looked up as the Phantom walked into the coffee house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They gave the newcomer a long, stony stare, followed his brisk progress across the floor to a table in the rear, then looked down again into coffee cups and pipe bowls, as if the new arrival had been completely forgotten.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They gave the newcomer a long, stony stare, followed his brisk progress across the floor to a table in the rear, then looked down again into coffee cups and pipe bowls, as if the new arrival had been completely forgotten.
incompleteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/
not complete or total; not completed
From this reading A glance told him that Granger's description had been apt but incomplete.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Twelve or more pairs of eyes looked up as the Phantom walked into the coffee house.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading They gave the newcomer a long, stony stare, followed his brisk progress across the floor to a table in the rear, then looked down again into coffee cups and pipe bowls, as if the new arrival had been completely forgotten.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Twelve or more pairs of eyes looked up as the Phantom walked into the coffee house.
Lunn's
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From this reading With a view to obtaining an unobstructed view of Matt Lunn's face, the Phantom had chosen his position carefully.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He wished to study the man before he approached him.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading With a view to obtaining an unobstructed view of Matt Lunn's face, the Phantom had chosen his position carefully.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Twelve or more pairs of eyes looked up as the Phantom walked into the coffee house.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They gave the newcomer a long, stony stare, followed his brisk progress across the floor to a table in the rear, then looked down again into coffee cups and pipe bowls, as if the new arrival had been completely forgotten.
newcomernounUS /ˈnuːkʌmər/
any new participant in some activity
From this reading They gave the newcomer a long, stony stare, followed his brisk progress across the floor to a table in the rear, then looked down again into coffee cups and pipe bowls, as if the new arrival had been completely forgotten.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading With a view to obtaining an unobstructed view of Matt Lunn's face, the Phantom had chosen his position carefully.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Twelve or more pairs of eyes looked up as the Phantom walked into the coffee house.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Twelve or more pairs of eyes looked up as the Phantom walked into the coffee house.
pairsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Twelve or more pairs of eyes looked up as the Phantom walked into the coffee house.
PhantomnounUS /ˈfæn.təm/
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading Twelve or more pairs of eyes looked up as the Phantom walked into the coffee house.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading They gave the newcomer a long, stony stare, followed his brisk progress across the floor to a table in the rear, then looked down again into coffee cups and pipe bowls, as if the new arrival had been completely forgotten.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading With a view to obtaining an unobstructed view of Matt Lunn's face, the Phantom had chosen his position carefully.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading They gave the newcomer a long, stony stare, followed his brisk progress across the floor to a table in the rear, then looked down again into coffee cups and pipe bowls, as if the new arrival had been completely forgotten.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading They gave the newcomer a long, stony stare, followed his brisk progress across the floor to a table in the rear, then looked down again into coffee cups and pipe bowls, as if the new arrival had been completely forgotten.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading They gave the newcomer a long, stony stare, followed his brisk progress across the floor to a table in the rear, then looked down again into coffee cups and pipe bowls, as if the new arrival had been completely forgotten.
stonyadjectiveUS /ˈstoʊni/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading They gave the newcomer a long, stony stare, followed his brisk progress across the floor to a table in the rear, then looked down again into coffee cups and pipe bowls, as if the new arrival had been completely forgotten.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He wished to study the man before he approached him.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading They gave the newcomer a long, stony stare, followed his brisk progress across the floor to a table in the rear, then looked down again into coffee cups and pipe bowls, as if the new arrival had been completely forgotten.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A glance told him that Granger's description had been apt but incomplete.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Twelve or more pairs of eyes looked up as the Phantom walked into the coffee house.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They gave the newcomer a long, stony stare, followed his brisk progress across the floor to a table in the rear, then looked down again into coffee cups and pipe bowls, as if the new arrival had been completely forgotten.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They gave the newcomer a long, stony stare, followed his brisk progress across the floor to a table in the rear, then looked down again into coffee cups and pipe bowls, as if the new arrival had been completely forgotten.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They gave the newcomer a long, stony stare, followed his brisk progress across the floor to a table in the rear, then looked down again into coffee cups and pipe bowls, as if the new arrival had been completely forgotten.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A glance told him that Granger's description had been apt but incomplete.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Twelve or more pairs of eyes looked up as the Phantom walked into the coffee house.
unobstructedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəbˈstrʌktɪd/
free from impediment or obstruction or hindrance
From this reading With a view to obtaining an unobstructed view of Matt Lunn's face, the Phantom had chosen his position carefully.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Twelve or more pairs of eyes looked up as the Phantom walked into the coffee house.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading With a view to obtaining an unobstructed view of Matt Lunn's face, the Phantom had chosen his position carefully.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Twelve or more pairs of eyes looked up as the Phantom walked into the coffee house.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He wished to study the man before he approached him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a view to obtaining an unobstructed view of Matt Lunn's face, the Phantom had chosen his position carefully.
